Assistant Project Controls Specialist - Construction (Houston/Austin)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist in the Houston/Austin area to support project controls, cost control, scheduling, and reporting. The role involves data input, log maintenance, and creation of WBS for complex projects.

You will assist with cash flow development, earned value, and progress tracking across multiple small projects, ensuring compliance with plans and field audits for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and reporting, including project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in Primavera P6 or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and scheduling reports.
• Develop and maintain cash flows, forecasts and earned value reporting on small projects.
• Assist with reviewing Purchase Orders/Subcontracts and ensure proper coding.
• Assist with field audits to validate reporting accuracy and processes.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

• Assist project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts on small projects.
• Responsible for following project execution plans.
• Assist with reviewing and approving Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist in the development of various levels of schedules.
• Assist in applying logic ties within the schedule.
• Assist with resource loading of a schedule.
• Assist with coordinating project schedules and the development of scheduling reports.
• Assist with retrieving, reviewing and distributing pre-programmed scheduling reports along with back-up documentation.
• Assist with updating and documenting schedule progress.
• Assist with developing and maintaining an earned value management system.
• Assist with verifying progress measurements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining progress curves.
• Assist with material takeoffs.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Assist with field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Controls

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Other Locations

US-TX-Austin

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID:

263842

Job Hire Type

New Grad #LI-MC #CDB